Warren H. Cooper
1927-2015

Warren H. Cooper, 87, St. Joseph, Missouri passed away Wednesday, September 30, 2015 at his residence.
He was born December 19, 1927 in St. Joseph, Missouri. He married Betty Schultz in September, 1952. She preceded him in death July 31, 1989.
Mr. Cooper retired after 40 years of service with the United States Postal Service.
He was a member of Ashland United Methodist Church and enjoyed singing with the St. Joseph Community Chorus.
Warren enjoyed spending time with his family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Virginia Rethemeyer.
Survivors include his daughter, Denise Cooper, Amazonia, MO; son, Randall Cooper, Murrieta, CA; grandson, Troy Cooper; granddaughter, Cori Cooper; and two nieces.
Farewell Services 3:00 P.M. Monday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will gather with friends 5:00 to 7:00 P.M.

Sharon Lee Simpson
1944-2015

Sharon Lee Simpson 71, of St. Joseph, Missouri passed away Friday October 2, 2015 at her home. She was born June 21, 1944 in Denver, Colorado daughter of Nancy & William Thetford and they precede her in death. She worked at Aragon Pharmaceuticals and the Kovac’s Deli. She enjoyed animals, dogs, cats, birds. She is survived by her husband of 50 years, Robert “Doug” Simpson of the home, son, Michael A Simpson of St Joseph, MO, and a sister, Sherrie (Chuck) Rayburn of Lakewood, CA. She will be cremated under the care and direction of the Rupp Funeral Home. There are no scheduled visitation or memorial services at this time. Online condolence and obituary at www.ruppfuneral.com

Eleonore H. Caton
1937-2015

Eleonore H. Caton 77, of Agency, Missouri, passed away Saturday, October 3, 2015 at her home. She was born December 12, 1937 in Mannheim, Germany, daughter of Irmgard and Edgar Wickenhauser. She married Jerry on August 28, 1970 and he survives of the home. She enjoyed making her home a wonderful place to live. Eleonore was preceded in death by son, Jerry J Caton, brother, Horst Wickenhauser, and her parents. She is suvived by her husband Jerry of the home.
Graveside funeral services and interment will be conducted on Tuesday, October 6, 2015 at 11:00 am, at the Pleasant Ridge Cemetery. friends may call after 9amm tuesday at the funeral home. Online condolence and obituary at www.ruppfuneral.com.

James B. “Brad” Cornelius
1921-2015

James B. “Brad” Cornelius, 94, Easton, Missouri passed away Friday, October 2, 2015 at his home.
He was born January 30, 1921 in Easton, Missouri where he has been a lifelong resident.
He attended elementary school Class of 1934 in a one room school house for grades 1-8 and had the same teacher for the eight years. He then graduated from Central High School Class of 1938. Brad attended St. Joseph Junior College Class of 1940 for two years and graduated from the University of Missouri Class of 1942 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business and Public Administration.
Brad worked at the War Production Board in Washington, D.C and was a Junior Statistician.
Brad enlisted in the United States Coast Guard October 1942. He served on three different ships in the Atlantic Theater, Anti-Submarine and Convoy escort duty. He was Command airy officer of the United States Coast Guard Anemone when he was released to inactive duty at Staten Island New York with a rank of full Lieutenant in March of 1946.
As a civilian he returned to Missouri and married Lyndall Seiberling on February 22, 1947 in Mitchellville, Iowa. He engaged in dairy farming in the San Antonio Community, east of St. Joseph until he retired in 1989.
Mr. Cornelius was a member of Frederick Boulevard Baptist Church, the Masonic Lodge No. 37 in Stewartsville, Missouri, Hugh De Payens Commandery No.4, K.T. and Mitchell Chapter No. 14, R.A.M. and Moila Shrine of St. Joseph. He was also a volunteer with Hands of Hope Hospice for 24 years. Brad enjoyed his family, his garden, cracking walnuts and pecans, and raising big turnips.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Harry and Mona (Lehmkuhl) Cornelius.
Survivors include: wife, Lyndall; three children, Dr. Jim Cornelius, Chicago, Illinois, Kaye L. Rutter (Mike), Little Rock, Arkansas and Susan Cornelius Powers (Brent), St. Joseph, Missouri; eight grandchildren, John Mark Rutter, Anna Warren, Elizabeth Zenone, Katherine Rutter, James Rutter, Grace Rutter, Max Powers and Boyd Powers; eight great-grandchildren; and brother, Harry H. Cornelius, Jr., Easton, Missouri.
Farewell Services 10:00 A.M. Tuesday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will gather with friends 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. Monday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Flowers are appreciated and for those wishing to make a contribution, the family requests they be made to Frederick Boulevard Baptist Church or Mosaic Life Care Hospice. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

Kathleen Allen
1923-2015

Kathleen Allen, 91, St. Joseph, Missouri passed away Friday, October 2, 2015 at a local healthcare facility.
She was born October 12, 1923 in a farmhouse in Austin Township of Cass County, Missouri.
Kathleen married G.M. Allen on December 7, 1947. He preceded her in death on January 13, 1999.
Although her major role has been that of homemaker, wife and mother, Kathleen has also distinguished herself by the outstanding service and leadership she has provided as Worthy Matron of the Order of the Eastern Star and as Mother Advisor of the Rainbow Girls. She also served as Den Mother of the Cub Scouts and as a parent leader of the Brownies. She was also a member of the Foxy Lady Chapter of the Red Hat Society. She volunteered as a docent at the Missouri Governor’s Mansion.
Kathleen was a lifelong democrat and worked tirelessly for the Cass County Democrat Club. In 1988, she was invited to the Democrat National Convention in Atlanta, Georgia.
She was also preceded in death by her parents, Hugh and Carrie (Bowman) Clement; and her brother, Nelson Clement.
Survivors include three children, Nelson Allen (Mollie), St. Joseph, Missouri, Linda Kay Dickey (Bill), Harrisonville, Missouri and Trudy Matarese (Robert), Avon, Colorado; grandchildren, Kevin Montgomery (Karla), William Dickey and Kathleen Matarese; and great-grandson, Spencer Montgomery.
Farewell Services 11:00 A.M. Wednesday, United Methodist Church of Harrisonville, 2600 East Mechanic Street, Harrisonville, Missouri. Interment Orient Cemetery, Harrisonville, Missouri. The family will gather with friends one hour prior to the service at the church.

Margie Jo VandeLinde
1941-2015

Margie Jo VandeLinde 74, of St. Joseph, Missouri passed away Saturday October 3, 2015 at her home. She was born April 27, 1941 in Dallas County, Missouri daughter of Rubenia & Peter Wilkerson. She retired from AT&T as a security officer. She enjoyed; crafts, ceramics, painting, playing cards, and watching her TV shows. She was a member of the Trinity United Brethern Church. Margie was preceded in death by her daughter, Cindy Vandelinde, two sister, Mary Page, and Nora Lee Young, and her parents. She is survived by two sons, Kenny Vandelinde of Saint Joseph, MO, John (Pamela) Vandlinde of Shawnee Mission, KS, three daughters, Mary Kate Vandelinde, Malachi Vandelinde, and Tialeigh O’Bannion, seven grandchildren; Christopher, Stephen, Amber, Jacob, Nickole, Elissa, and Shannel, and seven great grandchildren; Weston, Presley, Nathaniel, Nicholas, Carson, Brennan, and Stevie, a brother, Bob Wilkerson, and four sisters, Avis Forrester, Phyllis Stewart, Geneva Rollins, and Beverly (Ralph) Taylor. She will be cremated under the direction of the Rupp Funeral Home. A memorial and celebration of her life will be held at a later date at the Trinity United Brethern Church. Online condolence and obituary at www.ruppfuneral.com